Huge Price Reduction !!! City of Decatur for under $250k!!!. Yes, this is a Fixer Upper and is Being Sold 'As Is' . Priced to reflect that it still needs work to make it really shine. Home has High Ceilings and Wood Floors. 4 Decorative Fireplaces. Private Fenced Back Yard. Close to MARTA, Downtown Decatur, and Oakhurst Village. Zoned for Westchester Elementary in the Fall.
Single-familyProperty Type
1930Year Built
$333Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Karen K Devendorf• Karafotias Realty Company
Bought with NON-MLS NMLS• Non FMLS Member
Source:FMLS #5291446
Redfin Estimate
$428,395
$206K since sold in September 2014$1,000 since August
Recently sold homes
Estimate history
Homes for sale
This home's estimate is 41.6% lower than the average sale price ($733K) of 6 comparable homes.
Huge Price Reduction!!! City of Decatur for Under $250K. Yes, this is a Fixer Upper and is Being Sold "As Is". Has been priced to reflect that it still needs a bit more work to make it really shine. House has High Ceilings and Wood Floors. 4 Decorative Fireplaces. Private Fenced Back Yard. Close to MARTA, Downtown Decatur, and Oakhurst Village. Zoned for Westchester Elementary in the Fall. Ideal project for those wanting sweat equity.
FMLS #5291446
Oct 9, 2014
Price Changed
$222,500
$173/sq ft
Oct 9, 2014
Listing Removed
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Oct 1, 2014
Pending
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Sep 29, 2014
Price Changed
$230,000
$179/sq ft
Sep 29, 2014
Sold
$222,500
$173/sq ft
Sep 22, 2014
Contingent
—
Sep 22, 2014
Relisted
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Aug 6, 2014
Pending
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Jul 23, 2014
Contingent
—
Jul 4, 2014
Price Changed
$230,000
$179/sq ft
Jun 6, 2014
Price Changed
$264,900
$206/sq ft
Jun 4, 2014
Price Changed
$264,900
$206/sq ft
Jun 4, 2014
Price Changed
$279,000
$217/sq ft
May 16, 2014
Listed
$279,000
$217/sq ft
FMLS #3396831
Feb 2, 2007
Sold
$245,000
$190/sq ft
Jan 3, 2007
Listed
$250,000
$194/sq ft
CLASSIC DECATUR BUNGALOW WITHIN WALKING DISTANCE TO DOWNTOWN DECATUR. UPDATED KITCHEN W/WHITE CABINETS AND S/S APPLIANCES. ORIG DETAILS T/O INCL. 4 DECORATIVE FPLCS AND HEART PINE FLOORS. PRIVATE FENCED YARD & NEW/UPDATED SYSTEMS.
Public Records
Jul 10, 2001
Sold
$202,000
$157/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 30, 1998
Sold
$169,500
$132/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 14, 1995
Sold
$85,500
$66/sq ft
Public Records
May 1, 1987
Sold
$53,500
$42/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 5, 1984
Sold
$48,000
$37/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,431 (−3.0%)
$66,320 + $118,040
$184,360
2024
$7,663 (−44.2%)
$66,320 + $118,040
$184,360
2023
$13,729 (+87.3%)
$66,320 + $116,200
$182,520
2022
$7,331 (−45.6%)
$25,400 + $125,080
$150,480
2021
$13,468 (+87.7%)
$25,400 + $125,080
$150,480
2020
$7,174 (+8.0%)
$25,400 + $125,080
$150,480
2019
$6,641 (+59.2%)
$25,400 + $126,800
$152,200
2018
$4,172 (−7.3%)
$25,400 + $71,840
$97,240
2017
$4,503 (+87.9%)
$25,400 + $71,840
$97,240
2016
$2,396 (−5.7%)
$32,160 + $87,280
$119,440
2014
$2,542 (−6.9%)
$22,808 + $66,160
$88,968
2013
$2,730 (+168.5%)
$32,120 + $43,880
$76,000
2012
$1,017 (−69.9%)
$61,800 + $32,920
$94,720
2011
$3,381 (+227.2%)
$32,120 + $62,600
$94,720
2010
$1,033 (+1.9%)
$32,120 + $62,600
$94,720
2008
$1,014
Tax history for 915 W Howard Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,431 (−3.0%)
$66,320 + $118,040
$184,360
2024
$7,663 (−44.2%)
$66,320 + $118,040
$184,360
2023
$13,729 (+87.3%)
$66,320 + $116,200
$182,520
2022
$7,331 (−45.6%)
$25,400 + $125,080
$150,480
2021
$13,468 (+87.7%)
$25,400 + $125,080
$150,480
2020
$7,174 (+8.0%)
$25,400 + $125,080
$150,480
2019
$6,641 (+59.2%)
$25,400 + $126,800
$152,200
2018
$4,172 (−7.3%)
$25,400 + $71,840
$97,240
2017
$4,503 (+87.9%)
$25,400 + $71,840
$97,240
2016
$2,396 (−5.7%)
$32,160 + $87,280
$119,440
2014
$2,542 (−6.9%)
$22,808 + $66,160
$88,968
2013
$2,730 (+168.5%)
$32,120 + $43,880
$76,000
2012
$1,017 (−69.9%)
$61,800 + $32,920
$94,720
2011
$3,381 (+227.2%)
$32,120 + $62,600
$94,720
2010
$1,033 (+1.9%)
$32,120 + $62,600
$94,720
2008
$1,014
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
2
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,534 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
2003
Sq. Ft.
1,288
Year built
1930
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
15 236 03 026
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jun 22, 2026.
R-60
Single-Family Residential District
The purpose of this district is to provide for single-family residential development with a minimum lot size of 9,000 sq ft with such public buildings, schools, places of worship, public recreational facilities and accessory uses as may be necessary or are normally compatible with such surroundings. The district is located to protect existing developments of this character.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Garden center
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Educational/school
Fire house
Police station
Public service-Other
Recreation
Park & open space
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Driveway, Level Driveway, Parking Pad
Open Parking: Yes
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 2
Master Bathroom Features: None
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 2
Bedroom Features: Other
Interior Features
Fireplace Features: Decorative, Keeping Room, Other Room
Interior Features: High Ceilings 10 ft Main, High Speed Internet
Directions: From Downtown Decatur, take W. Ponce de Leon to L on Drexel. R on W. Howard. Home is Located between Drexel and Melrose
Road Surface Type: Paved
Dekalb - GA
Community Information
Community Features: Near Marta, Near Schools, Near Shopping, Park, Playground, Public Transportation, Sidewalks, Street Lights
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,288
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 6,534 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1930
Year Renovated: 2003
County: DeKalb County
APN: 15 236 03 026
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 22, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Fifth Avenue Elementary School
Public 3-5 • Assigned • 0.8mi
9/10
Beacon Hill Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi
9/10
Decatur High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.8mi
9/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
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